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Nearly £10 million has been paid out by Dudley Council in grants since November to help businesses survive lockdown, it has been revealed.

Businesses in the pub and leisure industries are reminded Dudley Council is offering help and support, after it was confirmed that Dudley borough is to remain in tier 3 in the lead up to Christmas.

There are just a few weeks left for people to have their say on plans to invest millions of pounds into Dudley Council services - particularly for older and vulnerable people.

The leader of Dudley Council today said he will do all he can to “invest and build” despite the national financial uncertainty, as the authority sets its budgets for the year ahead.

Plans to invest millions of pounds into services across Dudley borough are being put to the public including “significant support” for older people.

Finance bosses are committing to investing in services for older and vulnerable people in this year’s budget proposals, released today.

Businesses who cannot trade because of national coronavirus restrictions are being reminded they can access grants of up to £3,000 with more than £1million already handed out.

Cash sums of up to £3,000 are being offered to businesses across Dudley borough as the latest round of coronavirus support grants launches.

There are just a few days left for small businesses to see if they are eligible for cash grants as part of a pot worth more than £1million.

Small businesses have a second chance to claim vital cash grants after more than £1million was given out in the first round of funding.

There is a “high risk” Dudley Council will need to dip into savings to balance the books this year as a result of extra costs - including those incurred fighting the coronavirus.

The leader of Dudley Council has written to the government to ask if nearly £10 million in unallocated business grants can be used to support the borough’s tourist attractions and town centres fight back from the coronavirus crisis.